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SBI Card Gold credit card

State Bank of India

SBI Card Gold Credit Card

Classic Visa Gold tier with rewards, dining, and milestone benefits

₹500/yr annual fee · 2x rewards

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Reviewed 26 September 2026
  • Best for

    • Mid-tier entry cardholder
    • Dining and travel spender
  • What we like

    • 2x rewards on dining and international spend
    • Low ₹1 lakh waiver threshold
    • Lower joining fee than Platinum tier
  • Watch out for

    • ₹500 non-waiver joining fee
    • Only 1x on retail (low earn rate)
    • Standard 3.5% forex markup

Annual fee

₹500/yr

Reward rate

2x

Min. income

₹3,00,000

Forex markup

3.5%

Lounge access

None

Eligibility

₹3 lakh/yr · CIBIL 700+

Reward cap

Not explicitly stated

Welcome benefit

₹1,000 voucher on annual spends ≥ ₹1,00,000; ₹2,000 voucher on ≥ ₹2,00,000.

SBI Card Gold Credit Card review: classic Visa Gold tier with rewards on retail and dining spend, fuel surcharge waiver, complimentary milestone vouchers, and welcome benefits for mid-tier spenders.

Who is this for

  • Mid-tier entry cardholder
  • Dining and travel spender

What we like

  • 2x rewards on dining and international spend
  • Low ₹1 lakh waiver threshold
  • Lower joining fee than Platinum tier

Watch out for

  • ₹500 non-waiver joining fee
  • Only 1x on retail (low earn rate)
  • Standard 3.5% forex markup

Issuer

Bank

State Bank of India

Public sector bank

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Headquarters

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Established 1955

Toll-free

1800-11-2211

Network

Visa

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State Bank of India is an RBI-regulated entity. See RBI's Master Directions on Credit Cards for the regulatory framework.

Fees and charges

Fee Amount Waiver
Joining fee ₹500 Not waivable
Annual fee ₹500 Waived on annual spends ≥ ₹1,00,000
Renewal fee ₹500 Waived on annual spends ≥ ₹1,00,000
Forex markup 3.5% Not waivable
Late payment ₹750 Not waivable
Cash advance 2.5% of amount Not waivable
Fuel surcharge 1% 1% surcharge waived on fuel transactions between ₹500 and ₹3,000 (max ₹100/month)

Rewards

Spend category Rate Cap Redemption
DINING 2 Reward Points per ₹100 on dining; 2 Reward Points per ₹100 on international spend; 1 Reward Point per ₹100 on retai… Not explicitly stated Redeemable via SBI rewards portal
TRAVEL 2.00 — 0.25
All spends 1.00 — 0.25

Benefits

  • 2x Rewards on Dining and International Highlight

    2 Reward Points per ₹100 on dining and international spend.

  • Milestone Vouchers

    ₹1,000 voucher on annual spends ≥ ₹1,00,000; ₹2,000 voucher on ≥ ₹2,00,000.

  • Fuel Surcharge Waiver

    1% surcharge waiver on fuel transactions between ₹500 and ₹3,000 (max ₹100/month).

  • Welcome Voucher

    ₹500 voucher on payment of joining fee.

Eligibility

Age
21–65 years
Min. income
₹3,00,000
Min. credit score
700+
Score note
Decent credit card required
Employment
Salaried, self-employed
Documents
PAN, Aadhaar (DigiLocker sufficient), salary slip / ITR for self-employed

SBI Card Gold Credit Card is the classic Visa Gold tier below Platinum. It targets mid-tier spenders with rewards on dining and international spend, plus milestone vouchers.

Fees and rewards

  • Joining fee: ₹500 (non-waiver)
  • Annual fee: ₹500, waived on annual spends ≥ ₹1,00,000
  • Rewards: 2 Reward Points per ₹100 on dining and international spend; 1 Reward Point per ₹100 on retail
  • Forex markup: 3.50%

Benefits

  • 2x rewards on dining and international spend
  • ₹1,000 milestone voucher on ₹1 lakh spend; ₹2,000 on ₹2 lakh
  • ₹500 welcome voucher
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver (max ₹100/month)

Eligibility

Minimum annual income ₹3,00,000 (salaried) / ITR-based for self-employed. Decent credit score required.

Card data is compiled from the issuer’s published fee schedules. Last reviewed 2026-09-26.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the SBI Card Gold Credit Card worth it?

SBI Card Gold Credit Card is a credit card issued by State Bank of India. Whether it is worth it depends on your monthly spend pattern and whether the annual fee (if any) is waivable. Compare the fee and reward rate on this page against your expected annual spend to make an informed decision.

What is the annual fee for the SBI Card Gold Credit Card?

SBI Card Gold Credit Card charges ₹500 as the annual fee. Most issuers waive it on minimum annual spends — check the fee tile on this page for the waiver condition.

How does the SBI Card Gold Credit Card reward rate work?

SBI Card Gold Credit Card earns 2x base reward rate on all spends. Each card's rewards tile on this page shows the category-wise multipliers and any monthly or yearly caps.

What are the eligibility requirements for the SBI Card Gold Credit Card?

To qualify for SBI Card Gold Credit Card, you typically need: minimum annual income ₹3,00,000; CIBIL score of 700+; Salaried / self-employed only. The eligibility tile on this page has the full published criteria.

Does the SBI Card Gold Credit Card offer airport lounge access?

SBI Card Gold Credit Card does not publish complimentary airport lounge access as a benefit.

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